In a rare show of strategy, both Senate Democrats and House Democrats this week popped measures that would force Republicans to go on record on the Wisconsin GOP congressman's budget that effectively ends Medicare.

On Tuesday, Sen. Bert Johnson (D-Highland Park) tried to attach an amendment to a fix to the new pension tax for retired police and firefighters. Johnson's measure would have stopped the pension tax from taking effect if Congress passes the Ryan budget.

Johnson made the case that seniors are getting a raw deal from the state and federal governments and need protection.

"They shouldn't have to choose between groceries and medication," he said.

The amendment failed, but Democrats got the vote on record.

Then on Wednesday, Rep. Brandon Dillon (D-Grand Rapids) tried to get his amendment on the floor that would oppose the Ryan budget. That motion was tabled.